lees

UK
/liːz/
US
/liz/

Translations

leesnoun
lees
pl
The wine was poured carefully to avoid disturbing the lees at the bottom of the bottle.
Вино наливали осторожно, чтобы не потревожить осадок на дне бутылки.
Additional translations
leenoun

lees

pl

lees
pl
UK
/liː/
US
/li/
подветренная сторона
The sailors sought shelter on the lee of the island.
Моряки искали укрытие на подветренной стороне острова.

Definitions

leesnoun
The solid sediment that accumulates at the bottom of wine, beer, cider, or other fermented liquids; dregs.
After fermentation, the winemaker stirred the lees to enhance complexity.
(figurative) The most undesirable or worthless part of something; the dregs.
She felt she had been left with the lees of her hopes.
leenoun
Shelter from wind or weather given by a neighboring object, especially a hill or wall.
The sailors took refuge in the lee of the island during the storm.
The side or part that is sheltered or turned away from the wind.
They set up their camp on the lee of the mountain to avoid the harsh winds.